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ZIP 95949

Pop. 20,552·Nevada County·790th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,075/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-16.4%
vs US Median
+$110
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 95949 · $2,075
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,800
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,010/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,900/yr
At $2,075/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyNevada County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -16.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 95949 (Grass Valley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,552
Median income
$98,181
Median age
53.7
Renters
12.9%
Age distribution
14.2%
16.8%
20.6%
17.3%
31.1%
Under 1814.2%
18–3416.8%
35–5420.6%
55–6417.3%
65+31.1%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
84.9%
White84.9%
Black0.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian1.4%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
21.6%
41.4%
33.2%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college41.4%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
87.1%
12.9%
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 95949 in Grass Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,730 → $98,181
up 10.7%
Population
21,240 → 20,552
down 3.2%
Renter share
9.9% → 12.9%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.6% → 33.2%
-0.4 pts
Median age
51.7 → 53.7
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $88,730 to $98,181 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 95949 in Grass Valley, CA losing about 688 residents over the five-year window, down 3.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 9.9% to 12.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 95949 covers Grass Valley, CA. The median rent here is $2,075/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($98,181/yr), ZIP 95949 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 95949?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 95949 (Grass Valley, CA) is $2,075. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 95949 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 95949's median rent of $2,075/mo is $110 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 95949 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 95949 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #790 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,075/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 95949?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,075/mo in ZIP 95949. The local median household income is $98,181/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 95949?

Rent in ZIP 95949 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 95949 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 95949 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,075/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($98,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 95949 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 95949 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.9% of ZIP 95949 households are renters, while 87.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 95949 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 95949 compare to the rest of Grass Valley?

ZIP 95949 is pricier than Grass Valley as a whole. At $2,075/mo, it's $39 above the Grass Valley citywide median of $2,036/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 95949 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 95949 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,075/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 95949's median household income ($98,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 95949 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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